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The glory of wealth and of beauty is fleeting and frail virtue is illustrious and everlasting.

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Sallust
Ancient Roman Historian
Ancient Roman Military Personnel
Ancient Roman Politician
Poet
Politician
Writer
Gaius Sallustius Crispus
Virtue
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Fleeting
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